Release Date: August 12, 2026 Statement Date: August 11, 2026 Statement Time: 16:37:33 Company Code: 2208 Company Name: Taiwan Shipbuilding Corporation (TSY) Subject: Explanation of Work Stoppage Due to Workplace Safety Incident Applicable Clause: Clause 26 Incident Date: August 11, 2026
Details: 1. Incident Date: August 11, 2026 2. Entity Involved: The Company 3. Cause of Incident (Event Description): On August 2, 2026, a subcontractor employee at the Keelung plant was conducting ship repair and painting work using a high-lift vehicle. During operation, the worker was caught between the ship’s hull and the guardrail of the work basket and later died after being hospitalized. 4. Response Process: The company immediately initiated emergency procedures to transport the injured worker to hospital, reported the incident to the relevant authorities as required, and is cooperating with labor inspection agencies in their investigation. 5. Sanction Status: On August 11, 2026, the company received a work suspension notice from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the Ministry of Labor. Suspension Period: Effective immediately from 5:00 PM on August 3, 2026, until corrective measures are completed. Scope of Suspension: Ship repair and painting operations at Taiwan Shipbuilding Corporation’s Keelung Plant involving the use of high-lift vehicles and their associated work areas. 6. Fines Imposed: Not yet determined 7. Fine Amount (NT$): Not yet determined 8. Estimated Loss or Impact: The company preliminarily assesses that the incident will not have a significant impact on its operations. 9. Potential Insurance Compensation (NT$): Not yet determined. The company is currently in discussions with its insurer regarding compensation. 10. Improvement Measures and Future Actions: The company will proceed with compensation and condolence procedures and, upon identifying the root cause through investigation, will develop specific improvement and preventive measures to apply for resumption of operations. 11. Prior Material Disclosure on Same Event: No 12. Other Matters to Note: Initial assessment indicates no significant impact on the company’s financial condition or business operations.
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- Source: PR Times
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